Mel C: Sporty Spice might have turned 40 - but once a mischievous Spice Girl, always a mischievous Spice Girl - Mirror Online Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Bounding around in lamé tracksuits, flicking peace signs and banging on about Girl Power , it once seemed hard to imagine Mel C would ever grow up. But last weekend, 18 years after the Spice Girls first came screeching and zig-a-zig-ing into public consciousness, every headline writer’s dream came true: Sporty turned 40. Now known as Melanie, even her name is all grown-up. And she has never looked better. The reason? Clean living (give or take a few birthday tequilas), the exercise regime of a Tour de France entrant – and a bit of Botox. “Obviously I went crazy at the weekend. We drank tequila, ate cake and that was wonderful,” she laughs. “But the main thing I’ve finally learned over these past 20 years is balance. “I’m not averse to a bit of Botox and there’s probably not a lot of people in the public eye who haven’t had it. "They all have!

“I avoided it for a long time but then I had it and really loved it. If you have a tiny, tiny bit then I think it’s fine. “But it does terrify me, that stuff. "You see people who go too far and I never, ever want to become that person – that person whereby you lose the reality of what you look like. “That’s another wonderful thing about ageing. Learning to be a bit kinder to yourself. “For me, what helps most, though, is generally having a healthy lifestyle, drinking loads of water, and sleep.” Mel C: Performing with Jools Holland at the Royal Albert Hall (Photo: Getty Images) Strolling into the North London, organic restaurant where we have arranged to meet, Merseyside-born Melanie is radiant. Her liver, less so. Crammed behind a table seemingly designed for a Borrower, I stand up to greet her and realise I have taken the good seat – the one with a view. She is left facing the toilets and a heavy-breathing man reading a Kindle. When I offer to swap, she immediately brushes me away and happily sits down, chatting to staff. Melanie is definitely one of the good guys.

Last Saturday night she threw a huge 40th gig and afterparty at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire. And proving 40 is the new 30, she led from the front – stumbling into bed at an impressive 7am. “It was amazing, like a dream,” she grins, over tap water – “large, because I’m dehydrated”. “My assistant, who is basically my sensible side, put me in a car at 5am. My brother stayed over and we dissected the night when we got back. "It would have been a little bit lonely to have gone home alone. “But I got up the next day and carried on. I had lunch with my family and a hair of the dog down the pub with a few friends.” Melanie has spent a few nights home alone in the 18 months since she split with her boyfriend of 10 years Thomas Starr, father of her daughter Scarlet, who is now nearly seven. In between, that is, dates with a stream of gentlemen callers – some in the public eye, some not. Two were at her bash last week – Chris Moyles (who calls during our interview) and Capital FM DJ Greg Burns.

A third, X Factor winner Matt Cardle, was sadly still holed-up in rehab. She explains: “Setting the record straight, I am completely single. "I’ve been having loads of fun, have met loads of new friends, my social circle has massively widened and if a chap wants to take me out for dinner...” So, Moyles? Greg? “We’ve been out and had fun – but we’re just friends.” As I frantically scrabble around for more men to throw at her, she laughs and cuts me off. “Is that not enough?” She has a point. Well, what about those age-old rumours about her sexual preferences then. Is she, you know, into girls? “I’ve never dated a girl but there’s often been speculation, which I find quite funny,” she says. “I’ve kissed girls but it’s more being silly than anything sexual. “There are so many hot girls out there but, actually, boy-wise, that question stumps me. I am so unimpressed! "It would be quite nice to have someone to lust over but I really couldn’t say anyone.” Bandmate Mel B once famously admitted the Spices had all snogged each other . Who is the best kisser?

She giggles: “I’ve always been so drunk every time, it’s quite hard to remember... But I would have to say Emma!” Unlucky, Posh. She may be in her 40s now, but 2014 could well be Mel’s busiest year yet. Setting off on a charity mission to Ghana next month, she will compete in a gruelling Olympic distance triathlon later in the year. She also remains incredibly ambitious about her career. Touring with Jools Holland in the summer, she is also going into the studio to start work on a new solo album and after fantastic reviews for her latest gig, a tour is in the pipeline. In their planet-conquering Brit-winning Spice Girl heyday (Nelson Mandela once called them his “heroes”), Mel, as Sporty, was made to wear tracksuits, trainers and “Croydon facelift” ponytails. Her one area of freedom of expression, then, were her tattoos. Two years ago a magazine airbrushed them out, prompting the star to consider laser removal for good. Just friends: Matt Cardle and Mel (Photo: Getty Images) Scarlet Starr — Mel C’s New Daughter!

| Celebrity Babies, Melanie Chisholm, Scarlet Starr : Just Jared In my personal opinion she was the only spice girl with any musical talent. slambang She was my favorite Spice Girl. I always thought she was never given enough credit for her singing talent. Plus, she’s pretty. Congrats to her! :) miss Sassy sounnds like a porn star name Coralie Scarlet is such a beautiful name…WOW!! anja wow i so thought she was lesbian, oh well! Eliza Congratulations to Melanie and Tom! I just love the name Scarlet. ‘Mandise She was my fave Spice girl too!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! but I do NOT like this name AT ALL! maybe “starr” is cute but scarlett…… congrats and best wishes to the happy family tho Halli AWWWWW FINALLY!!!!!! Congrats Mel and Tom!!!!!! awwwww I’m really happy for them. I too thought Mel was a lesbian. :) ryan ITS FUNNY HOW THE WORLD WORKS MELANIE C HAD SO MUCH SINGING TALENT, EXCEPT ITS VICTORIA BECKHAM WHO WE HEAR ABOUT EVERY SINGLE DAY!!

EVEN THOUGH VICTORIA HAS ABSOLUTE NO VOCAL TALENT, HER CLOTHING LINE RIPPED OFF ROLAND MOURET’S DESIGNS, HER HUSBAND CHEATED ON HER, SHE HAS A BODY OF AN 80 YEAR OLD AND A FACE TO MATCH…except she married well..and now we’re stuck hearing about the twwatt ryan OH AND CONGRATULATIONS MELANIE C, I HOPE YOU AND THE BABY ARE WELL, AND YOU HAVE MANY MORE CHILDREN! SCARLETS A BEAUTIFUL NAME :) congratulations to melanie ! i bet she will be a great mom ;) smakris04 Congrats to Melanie! I wish her well and may her baby girl be a girl power girl! Please Melanie come back soon with the rest of the spice girls to show to your child how mommie was a pop star!!! smakris04 Congrats to Melanie! I wish her well and may her baby girl be a girl power girl! Please Melanie come back soon with the rest of the spice girls to show to your child how mommie was a pop star!!! Danielle Congratulations Melanie! I’m so excited for you and I like the name.

Hopefully you guys will be releasing pictures of the baby soon. Queen N She oddly looks like Erin from The City.. meshal i dont like this baby andria melani i am very happy for you i hope you the best for you an for your family :)we love you (cyprus) Anonymous I thought she was a lesbian too, but hey good news for us blokes she’s not! DAMN is she gorgeous. Plus I agree with you guys, definitely the most talented, and Northern Star was a bit of fantastic.

danielle I dont care what you have to say about babies being ugly, babies are not ugly their pretty that”s just you being horrible isn”t it if you dont like scarlet for a name that”s fine well i ilke the baby scarlet and its nice name danielle thats just spiteful isn”t danielle excuse me love s.c.a.r.l.e.t.t Can be spelt two differnet ways you know thank you robien_son Mel C is my fave singer, I like her style and her voice…congrats my idol, hope U can be a good mother 4 Starlet, it’s a beautiful name, hope she is as beautiful as her mother… =p Sparda Yeah, I know I’m really behind the times here but I wanted to extend a huge congratulations to Mel and Tom on the birth of their little girl. I am so happy for you both. Scarlet is a gorgeous name. Congrats again! <3 Captain @ miss Sassy : “Miss Sassy” sounds like one too. It also sounds like a name for a dog or a cow. :P “Scarlet Starr” is a great name. Now how about showing a bit of respect to Melanie and Thomas?

Sporty Spice - Spice Girls - Melanie Chisholm - Writeups.org Real Name: Melanie Jayne Chisholm; Mel C; Star Sign: Capricorn Known Relatives: Alan (Father); Joan (Mother); Dennis (step father); Carol (step mother); Stuart, Tad, Paul, Liam and Declan (brothers); Emma (step sister) Base Of Operations: Finchley, UK formerly Rainhill in Liverpool Group Affiliation: Formerly the Spice Girls Height: 5’6” Weight: 132 lbs Eyes: Hazel Hair: Brown, sometimes black Powers and Abilities Melanie was the sporty one of the spice girls, hence her not so clever nickname. Adept at various athletic skills, martial arts and the legendary ’football‘, also known by some as soccer. Unfortunately her many piercings and tattoos have no inherent special powers. Arguably the best singer from the Spice Girls as well.

History The world-famous Sporty Spice, singer Melanie Chisholm was born January 12, 1975 in Liverpool, England; a onetime session vocalist and ballet dancer, in March of 1994 she answered an advertisement for an all-girl vocal group, and with fellow applicants Geri Halliwell, Victoria Adams and Melanie Brown formed the nucleus of what later (with the addition of fifth member Emma Bunton) became the Spice Girls. The biggest pop phenomenon of the late 1990s, the Spice Girls enjoyed a series of chart-topping singles like “Wannabe,” “Say You’ll Be There” and “2 Become 1”; as the tracksuit-clad Sporty Spice, Mel C. (as Chisholm was commonly known) was widely considered the most musically talented Spice Girl. In the fall of 1999 she made her solo debut with Northern Star. She has since had several hits and dueted with singers as diverse as Lisa Left Eye Lopez and Bryan Adams. Melanie has shown some very odd characteristics over the years, including her fascination with Liverpool Football Club.

Most of her life revolves around the team, including only using red toothbrushes in honour of her team colours. Description Shortish dark hair, generally thought of as the least attractive of all the Spice Girls, but not by all. She has visible piercings in her ears (lobes and cartilage) and nose, although is rumoured to have more. Her tatoos are plentiful, and has a celtic band on her right bicep, chinese characters that can be translated to “girl power” on her right shoulder, celtic cross on her left bicep, the words angel tattooed under her navel, and a lotus flower on the base of her spine. Her upper left 2nd incisor is also gold capped. See the illo’s for more details. Quotes “We treat everyone the same, whether you’re the prince or you’re the postman, because ya know, everyone eats and goes to the toilet, don’t they ?” “America’s brilliant because you can have whatever you want, whenever you want, in America.

You can say, I dunno, I want the most bizarre thing and you can get it like that, 24 hours a day.” “We’re all really proud to be British !” DC Universe History Due to her many duets over the years, I could see a Sporty Spice Team Up idea, where she will turn up helping out female heroes. Possibly up her abilities slightly, and have her as a rotating sidekick, utilising both quite impressive physical abilities, and equally impressive bank account. For a regular supporting character, she could be incorporated within the Wonder Woman title, helping spread Girl Power around the globe. A version of the Spice Girls already exists within the DC Universe. Renamed the Space Girls, they are a hugely successful French band, with a marketing mostly targeting teen girls and with an apparently strong English language répertoire. Their main hit was called “Chik-a-boom.” They seem to have only a passing similarity to the actual Spice Girls.

Band members are: Monique “Open Space” (last name unknown), who has a general party girl outlook in brightly coloured skimpy clothes; Anik “Deep Space” Sarrazin, who has a graduate student look (blue robe, stupid square flat hat) and bookish demeanour; Dominique “Closet Space” Melancon, with a leather/biker look and style (complete with cop-style leather cap); Adrianne “Empty Space” Simmard, who wears a naughty schoolgirl outfit with a huge pointy hat with “DUNCE” on it and acts rather giggly and shallow. There was a fifth, “Dead Space”, but she left the group and an attempt was made to replace her with Supergirl (don’t ask). Sharing The links to follow us and/or subscribe to our monthly newsletter are at the bottom of this page. Related Articles Melanie Brown - Singer - Biography.com Melanie Brown Melanie Brown, also known as "Mel B," was previously known as "Scary Spice," a member of the all-girl, British pop group the Spice Girls. IN THESE GROUPS Famous Intake High School Alumni quotes “I'm always down for a Spice Girls reunion. I love the Scary hair and platforms.

Any time of day or night, I'll be there.” Melanie Brown Synopsis Melanie Brown was born on May 29, 1975 in Harehills, Leeds, England. In 1994, she became "Scary Spice" in the all-girl, British pop group the Spice Girls. In 1998, Brown released her first single, "I Want You," with Missy Elliott, which reached No. 1 on the U.K. charts. She has also appeared in theatre productions and feature films, and hosted the Australian version of The X Factor. In 2013, she began appearing as a judge on America's Got Talent. Early Life Melanie Janine Brown, also known as "Mel B" and "Scary Spice," was born on May 29, 1975, in Harehills, Leeds, England. She was raised by her English mother, Andrea, and her Nevisian father, Martin, in Burley, Leeds. After studying performing arts at Intake High School in Leeds, Brown went on to become a songwriter, dancer, actress and author.

Commercial Success Brown started her music career after responding to an advertisement in The Stage magazine for an all-female pop act and recording deal. She sang "Greatest Love of All" at her audition and was chosen, along with Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm, to become a member of the Spice Girls. The group signed with Virgin Records in September 1995, and released their debut single, "Wannabe," in 1996, which hit No. 1 in more than 30 countries, and instituted them as a global phenomenon. The song became the biggest-selling single by an all-female group. In November 1996, the Spice Girls released their debut album, Spice in Europe, which was enormously successful. After drifting apart in the late '90s to pursue other projects, the Spice Girls reunited for a series of concerts in 2007 and 2008. In June 2012, the group reunited again, this time to announce the creation of a new musical about the rise and fall of the Spice Girls. Viva Forever!, named after the group's 1998 No.

1 single, is slated to open in London by the end of 2012. Solo Career After the Spice Girls broke up in 1998, Brown pursued a solo career. Her first single, "I Want You," with Missy Elliott sold 80,000 copies in the first week, giving Mel B a solo No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart. Hot, her debut solo album, was released in 2000, and produced three Top 5 singles. Her second album, L.A. State of Mind, was released in 2005, and included the single "Today." The album was considered a flop. In 2002, Brown starred on the BBC3 sitcom Burn It, and in 2003, she made her theatre debut with The Vagina Monologues in London. She then went on to star as Mimi in the Broadway musical Rent. Brown has also appeared in feature films such as LD 50 and The Seat Filler, and hosted the television shows This Is My Moment, Top of the Pops, Access Hollywood, Dancing With the Stars and the Australian version of The X Factor.

In 2002, Brown released her autobiography, Catch a Fire, which chronicles her experiences as a Spice Girl and pop star. The book reached No. 7 on book sales charts. She also launched a signature fashion line, Catty Courture, and was contracted to be the face of Ultimo Underwear in the United Kingdom. Additionally, Brown signed a record deal with EMI Music in 2012. In August 2012, Brown performed along with other members of the Spice Girls at the closing ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, held in London. In 2013, Brown was announced as the newest judge on America's Got Talent, joining Howie Mandel, Howard Stern and Heidi Klum on the judges' panel for season 8 of the series. Personal Life Brown gave birth to her first child, daughter Phoenix Chi Gulzar, in 1999. The custody battle was highly publicized, and though Brown won, she paid an alimony settlement of nearly $2 million to her ex-husband, Jimmy Gulzar. In October 2006, media outlets began reporting that Brown was having a baby with American actor Eddie Murphy.

Brown gave birth to daughter Angel Iris Murphy Brown on April 3, 2007, and that June, Eddie Murphy was confirmed as the father through paternity tests. In 2007, Brown began dating friend and film producer Stephen Belafonte. The couple married that year, and on September 1, 2011, Brown gave birth to their daughter, Madison Brown Belafonte. Related Videos Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us ! Citation Information 100% Melanie C - Anthony and Jake, the stories so far... Anthony and Jake, the stories so far... 15th November 1998 Other rumours have come and gone fairly quickly, but the ones relating to Anthony Kiedis and Jake Davies are still going strong, and causing no end of contradictory articles in the media, as one claims Melanie is definitely seeing Jake, only for another to state categorically that she's actually seeing Anthony. So, here's a collection of the articles that've appeared so far... Trying to confuse us a bit, Now magazine has its say... Melanie clears things up. Extracts from the Cosmopolitan article.

September 7th 1998... ...or alternatively, the day my heart came this close to breaking. Part 1 - The Sun: Sporty's got the hots for Chili singer LUNCH DATE AFTER SPICE GIG Sporty Spice Mel C has been secretly dating Red Hot Chili Pepper's Anthony Kiedis, Bizarre can reveal. The couple met after the American rocker turned up at one of the Spice Girls gigs in Los Angeles. Wild Anthony, who once dated Madonna, asked Mel out and has been bombarding her with phone calls ever since. The besotted singer even sent Liverpool-born Mel a huge bouquet of flowers. Mel has been single for months and is said to be flattered by his advances. Anthony, who once caused outrage by appearing naked with just a sock over his private parts, asked for a ticket for the Fab Four's gig so he could meet Mel. A source said: "There was an instant attraction between them. The next day they went out for a cosy lunch together and got on like a house on fire. Anthony is just the kind of man that Sporty likes - incredibly athletic, intelligent and with a great body. They have so many things in common.

When they went out it was as if they had known each other for ages. Their relationship is obviously something special because they have been talking on the phone as often as they can since the girls left Los Angeles." Mel briefly dated Robbie Williams last year. And England and Spurs soccer star Sol Campbell was said to be besotted with her - but Mel turned him down. and then, as if that wasn't enough, we turn to the next tabloid in line for... Part 2 - Daily Mirror: AT LAST A MAN-ANA! After two long years without a boyfriend it looks like someone has caught Mel C's eye at last. I can reveal that Sporty Spice, 24, is dating this good-looking guy. The pair were caught by my snapper during a secret date on Saturday night. And it certainly looked as if it would be a case of "see you tomorrow" or, as the Spice Girls' latest single goes, "hasta manana". For the couple kissed, cuddled and held hands as they enjoyed a romantic dinner at the cheap-but-cheerful Mango Rooms in London's Camden Town. "It was obvious from the moment they sat down that she was seriously into this guy," my man at the next table tells me.

"At first they drank champagne. She couldn't keep her hands off this guy, which is not surprising as she hasn't had a boyfriend for so long." Mel - dressed in black and showing off that famous tattooed midriff - and her man were later joined by Baby Spice Emma Bunton. Emma, 22, also had a fella in tow as well as a group of eight friends. I'm told the group ordered more champagne and discussed their coming Wembley shows. "It was surprising that they didn't discuss Mel B's wedding plans or Posh Spice's baby," says my contact. "It was almost as if Emma and Mel C were glad to get away from the rest of the group for a while." But when The Mirror photographer arrived outside they argued among themselves about who could have told yours truly about their secret dinner. Finally the party broke up with one of millionaire Emma's friends, a fashion boutique owner, picking up the bill. "Emma was really keen on going out on the town but all Mel wanted to do was have a quiet night," adds my spy. "When Mel said she was too tired to go out her boyfriend said, 'I'll take you home'." The pair then slipped outside and jumped into a waiting Mercedes.

Emma and her pals left soon after. Well, whoever Mirror Man is, he isn't a Chili Pepper, so one of these two articles at least is either inaccurate, out of date, or a misinterpretation of the facts. Pity one of them seems to be pretty convincing... sigh. September 8th 1998... ...crack, tinkle tinkle... Monday's Mirror might have been bad for the old blood-pump, but Tuesday's should have definitely come with a health warning on the cover. DASHING JAKE IS THE SPORTY TYPE Spice Girl Mel C's secret boyfriend is a talented pop producer she met during a recording session in Dublin in January, I can reveal. However, Sporty Spice and dashing Jake Davies only realised they fancied each other a couple of months ago after they were reintroduced by a mutual pal, restauranteur Derick Blake. The pair have been dating properly for a couple of weeks and have told pals their romance is at a "very early stage". But anyone at the David Lloyd Centre in Finchley, London, on Monday could testify to their mutual attraction.

Mel, 24, and Jake, 28, from Surrey, were together again enjoying a tough lunchtime work-out at the upmarket sports club. "We couldn't believe it when they walked in," a Mirror reader who was in the club tells me. Mel couldn't wipe the smile off her face. She appeared really crazy about this guy and he seemed just as sweet on her." Last night Derick Blake, owner of eaterie the Mango Room and the man who helped spark romance between Mel and Jake, said he was thrilled the pair had found love. "Both have been to my restaurant a few times. It was only when they arrived together on Saturday night and were really affectionate all evening that I realised they had become an item." Yesterday I was flooded with calls from old friends who knew Jake from his days as an engineer at the capital's Hit Factory recording studio. "Jake's a lovely bloke," one said. "People might think he's a lucky guy going out with someone as rich as Mel but he's not like that at all. Money and fame do not impress him one bit." Another old pal told me that Sporty Spice was not the first pop star to fall for Jake.

"Madonna took a shine to him a couple of years ago and was outrageously flirty with Jake. But Jake never let on about whether Madonna ever got her wicked way with him." Since he quit his job, Jake has been working freelance and building his reputation as an engineer and producer. Intriguingly his manager Tracy Slater's office is part of Simon Fuller's 19 Management company. Fuller, as you will recall, was coldly sacked by the Spice Girls a year ago. Last night a spokesman for Slater's company TLS said: "It's true that Jake and Melanie have been dating for a short while. Their relationship is in its very early stages." Something else to add, as pointed out by a few people (though not Matthew Wright, who therefore isn't quite as wonderful as he claims to be:-) - Jake appears in the credits for some of the tracks on the SpiceWorld album... if only I'd gone into audio engineering rather than computer engineering :-) And nice to know he's not interested in her because of the money or glamour. If he really is as nice as his friends are suggesting, then he sounds like just the sort of bloke Melanie deserves.

One other thing to consider - if they first realised a few months ago, that would be aroundabout, ooh, let's say... June. Now, lemme think, what was it she said in June when asked about boyfriends, oh yes, he's "sort of" in the music industry. Like a jigsaw... So Melanie, started wearing your ring the other way around yet? More on Anthony and Jake... Attempting to confuse the issue a little, September 8th's Daily Star said: Sporty's still solo Sporty Spice has no intentions of following in the bootee-steps of her preggers pals just yet. Though Mel C clearly enjoyed a night out in Los Angeles with Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis, she cooled any romance talk. Unlike pal Emma, who's dating Damage star Jade, Mel hasn't had a proper boyfriend for two years. And Anthony - who once wore just a sock over his privates on stage - doesn't quite measure up as Mr Right. A pal said last night: "I don't believe she thinks of him as a long-term interest." Uh huh.

Pity they chose to illustrate this piece with a photo of Melanie and Jake :-) Anyway, Wednesday 9th produced this from The Sun: Mel C confirmed our story about her dates with Chili Pepper Anthony Kiedis, saying: "we've been out and plan to meet again soon." Doesn't actually confirm that they're still seeing each other, only that they have at some point in the past. Planning to meet again soon could mean anything, she doesn't say that it'll be a romantic meeting... I continue to get the feeling that whatever may have gone on between her and Anthony is history, and she's now serious about Jake. We'll just have to see. Back to Top Chris Moyles' Radio Show During a rather lengthy (and mostly excellent!) phone interview on the Friday 11th show, she was asked, surprise surprise, about all the recent rumours... Are you going out with Anthony Kiedis? "Ohhh, no... I do know Anthony, I met him over in L.A., he came to one of our shows, and he`s a very good friend of mine." So are you seeing someone at the moment? "Emmm, I might be..." and "Mmmmmm, possibly...".

When then asked if he was showbiz, she replied "No, he`s a real person." So, let's summarise. 1. She isn't going out with Anthony Kiedis, no matter what some of the tabloids may think. 2. She is seeing somebody, presumably (given all the other evidence pointing in that direction) Jake Davies. All the interesting comments from the show are available in the Audio Collection. Now Magazine From the September 24th issue... Well, it's been a long time coming, but at last Sporty Spice has a new man. While the other Spice Girls have been finding husbands and homemaking, Mel C, 24, has been lagging behind, complaining she can't even find a boyfriend. Until now, that is. Sporty has been secretly dating hunky Anthony Kiedis, 35, of American grunge-rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. And the athletic singer, who sports long, straggly hair and tattoos, has been bombarding her with phone calls since she returned from America. Kiedis fell for millionaire Mel after watching the Spice Girls in LA last month and asking to meet her.

Kiedis, famous for hits Give It Away and Under The Bridge, was so besotted by Sporty that he made a point of travelling to two more shows, including one in San Francisco, where he sent her a huge bouquet of flowers. The pair were later spotted on a series of dates and she plans to fly back to visit him soon. "Mel met Anthony after their show in his home town of LA," revealed a source. "There was an instant attraction and you could feel the spark between them. He asked her to lunch the next day and she was thrilled. They got on brilliantly and were laughing, joking and talking non-stop. What Anthony didn't know is that the Chili Peppers are among Mel's favourite bands. She likes rock and loves their attitude. Anthony's very charismatic and has dated some big names in his time, including Madonna. He was so keen on Mel after their first meeting that they couldn't wait to see each other again." It's been a difficult year for Mel, who's seen two of her fellow Spices get engaged. Apart from a fling with Robbie Williams, who dumped her for All Saint Nicole Appleton, she's had little luck with men.

She even joked that she'd never find a man while she was a pop star. But while she rued her luck, she dismissed the notion that she hadn't had sex for a year. "If you believe that, you believe everything," she said. "But I don't really get chatted up. Blokes talk to me about football instead." Kiedis, however, is unlikely to want to talk football. "He's just the kind of guy that Sporty likes - very bright and with a great body," added the source. Last week Mel admitted to the affair, saying: "we've been out and plan to meet again soon." However, since her return to Britain, she's been linked with another man, music producer Jake Davies, after the pair were seen dining out with Emma Bunton. A spokesman explained: "Mel and Jake have been working together in Dublin with the rest of the Spice Girls and have become friends. At the moment, it's nothing more than that." OK. let's see... for starters, that comment about blokes not chatting her up was something she said in 1997, so what's that got to do with her boyfriend situation in 1998?

Then, whilst it's true she did admit to having met Anthony in LA, she never admitted she was seeing him romantically. And then, like some other parts of the media, Now have ignored another part of the interview when she admitted this. Specifically, the part when she also said that her boyfriend wasn't a showbiz type... Let's not also forget that not one of the papers or magazines that claim she's seeing Anthony have been able to find a single photo of them together, whereas her evening out with Jake has been illustrated with at least 3 different photos. And just because one spokesman says they aren't dating, that doesn't mean it's true. After all, according to one of the Mirror articles, another spokesman says they are dating. So, in the absence of any direct statement from Melanie, we're left with a pile of secondary evidence, all of which continues to suggest that, if she's dating either of them, it's far more likely to be Jake. From the article in the December 1998 issue , came these two comments from Melanie about Jake and Anthony... "I have sort of met someone. His name is Jake Davies and we met in a recording studio in Dublin.

We're having fun together, but it isn't serious. The problem is, I only have to be seen with someone and the papers are marrying me off. That's so embarrassing! You know how it is when you start a relationship. You just go out for a few drinks and you don't know how it will go. With me, it's suddenly in the papers that I'm in love. It makes me think 'Aaargh! I've only just met him!' And it's frustrating too, because I want to say, 'I'm still available, everyone else!' Put it this way, I think of myself as still young, free and single and I know Jake won't be upset to read that." and... "Yes, I did go for dinner with Anthony Kiedis, after we met in LA, but there's no romance." Why not, didn't you fancy him? "Er, no. But I do like him. He's a very nice guy." So, still available hmm... Melanie...OVER HERE!!! Baby and Sporty Spice come back to party with Keith Lemon! - Celebrity News News - Reveal Baby and Sporty Spice come back to party with Keith Lemon!

Published Monday, Apr 29 2013, 21:30 BST | By Reveal | Submit The Spice Girls may be broken up, but that doesn't mean we have seen the last of their fab alter egos! Emma Bunton and Mel C attended Leigh Francis' fancy dress birthday party (or as many of us know the birthday boy, Keith Lemon!) this Saturday (27 April) dressed as none other than themselves! © Twitter / Emma Bunton The girls' costumes were definitely a blast from the past as Emma tweeted a picture of the pair, saying 'Baby and sporty are back!!!!' Emma's blonde pigtails on Saturday night looked as cute as they did when we first saw them in 1996 and she topped off her look with a 'baby' necklace. © Twitter / Emma Bunton Mel C teamed an England shirt with Adidas tracksuit bottoms and trainers, looking every bit the classic Sporty Spice. Keith Lemon's 40th birthday party, held at Gilgamesh in Camden, was full of celebrity guests who had dressed up for the occasion.

© Twitter / Jodie Marsh Body builder, Jodie Marsh, tweeted a picture of herself dressed as an Avatar standing with Emma and Mel C saying, 'Me and the very beautiful ‪@MelanieCmusic‬ & ‪@EmmaBunton‬ - how gorgeous do they both look? X x x x' By Laura Gale Melanie C has a Sporty Spice moment as she goes jogging in fun neon pink socks | Daily Mail Online comments As one fifth of the Spice Girls, Melanie C once earned herself the moniker of Sporty Spice - and it's easy to see why. The 40-year-old was pictured going for a jog near her home in North London on Tuesday, before going to visit her friend, radio DJ Chris Moyles. Looking incredibly trendy, the stylish singer brightened up her look with a pair of neon pink sports socks which made her stand out from the crowd. Work it out: Former Spice Girl Melanie C enjoyed a jog near her North London home on Tuesday She also wore a black Nike sports vest top and patterned running shorts, topping off the look with a pair of Asics trainers.

RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Earlier this month, the down-to-earth mum revealed that she was thrilled that her former band mate Mel B, 38, got the job of fourth judge on this year's X Factor. She told Digital Spy that her former Spice Girls bandmate is 'the best person for the job'. Going for gold: The singer sipped on a bottle of water as she pounded the streets Melanie told the site: 'I'm really pleased Mel B is going to be the new X Factor judge. She is, without a doubt, the best person for the job - they don't call her Scary for nothing!' Meanwhile, Melanie C is keeping busy since becoming an ambassador for sporting events company Human Race, which organises the Women Only run in October, according to the Kingston Guardian. She told the Surrey Comet about the Richmond Park event, 'It is important women feel comfortable to try something new, challenge themselves and achieve goals. If you wannabe in fashion... The 40-year-old stood out in pink neon sports socks 'I think for women it is a wonderful thing to support each other because historically women get bracketed with not supporting each other.

'There are so many positives – women enjoy it, it builds self-confidence and a healthier lifestyle.' Back in March, the star revealed she had conquered her battle with bulimia and is no longer afraid of food – thanks to her adopting an ‘80/20’ diet. Kind words: Melanie C reckons her former band mate Mel B is 'the best person for the job' on X Factor Geri Halliwell - Singer - Biography.com Geri Halliwell Geri Halliwell was known as "Ginger Spice" in the all-girl, British pop group the Spice Girls. Halliwell has the most No. 1 singles of any female musician in U.K. history. IN THESE GROUPS » quotes “If you want to know Geri Halliwell, listen to my album: it tells you more about me than a documentary ever could.” “I have always wanted a solo career, deep in the darkest pit of myself, but I didn't dare admit it to myself even. It took me a long time to confront my fears.” Geri Halliwell Synopsis Geri Halliwell was born on August 6, 1972 in Watford, England.

In 1994, she became "Ginger Spice" in the all-girl, British pop group the Spice Girls. Halliwell quit in 1998 to pursue her solo career, starting with her single, "Look At Me," which sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. Since her run with the Spice Girls, Halliwell has authored a series of children's books and started a swim. Additionally, she has been has the most No. 1 singles of any female musician in U.K. history. Early Life Geraldine Estelle Halliwell, known as "Geri," was born on August 6, 1972 in North Watford, England. She was raised by father Laurence Francis Halliwell, of English and Swedish descent, and half-Spanish mother Ana Maria, from Huesca. Halliwell speaks fluent Spanish and English. She attened the Watford Grammar School for Girls, and took her A-Levels at the Camden School for Girls. In college, she studied English literature and finance.

After college, Halliwell worked odd jobs, including as a topless model, a cage dancer at a club in Majorca and a presenter on the Turkish TV show Let's Make a Deal. Commercial Success In 1994, Halliwell became a member of the British, all-girl pop group the Spice Girls. She replaced Suzanne Tinker, who couldn't make it to the last audition. Signed to Virgin Records in September 1995, along with Halliwell, the group was comprised of Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm. The Spice Girls released their debut single, "Wannabe," in 1996, which hit No. 1 in more than 30 countries, and instituted the girls as a global phenomenon. The song became the biggest-selling single by an all-female group. In November 1996, the Spice Girls released their debut album, Spice in Europe, which was so successful it has been compared to Beatlemania. Halliwell was dubbed "Ginger Spice" by Top of the Pops magazine in 1996, and became known for her outrageous, sexually suggestive outfits, platform heels and red hair.

After drifting apart in the late '90s to pursue other projects, the Spice Girls reunited for a series of concerts in 2007 and 2008. In June 2012, the group reunited again, this time to announce the creation of a new musical about the rise and fall of the Spice Girls. Viva Forever!, named after the group's 1998 No. 1 single, is slated to open in London by the end of 2012. In August 2012, the Spice Girls, including Halliwell, performed at the closing ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, held in London. Solo Career On May 30, 1998, Halliwell publicly announced that she would be leaving the Spice Girls due to differences within the group. The announcement generated much controversy, and the other members were forced to complete their North American tour without her. Not long after, in 1999, Halliwell released her first solo single, "Look at Me," from her album, Schizophonic, which sold more than 1 million copies worldwide.

Her second album, Scream If You Wanna Go Faster, and its hit single, "It's Raining Men," won the International Song of the Year Award at the 2002 NRJ Music Awards. With 11 No. 1 singles—seven as a member of the Spice Girls and four as a solo artist—Halliwell has the most No. 1 songs of any British female singer in U.K. chart history. Halliwell wrote two autobiographies, If Only (1999) and Just for the Record (2002), both chronicling her rise to fame. She also wrote a series of children's books called Ugenia Lavender, which follows the adventures of a 9-year-old narrator. Halliwell is expected to release her fourth studio album, Putting On The Bling, in 2012. In addition to her music career, she has appeared as a guest judge on The X Factor, released a series of yoga DVDs and started a bathing suit line. Personal Life Halliwell gave birth to her first child, daughter Bluebell Madonna Halliwell, on May 14, 2006.

Bluebell's father is Halliwell's ex-boyfriend, Sacha Gervasi; her godmother is Victoria Beckham. Halliwell suffered from anorexia and bulimia, until she sought help in 2002. She has said that her hero is Margaret Thatcher. Related Videos Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us ! Citation Information What's shaking, Spice Girls? - USATODAY.com What's shaking, Spice Girls? By Robyn Abzug, USA TODAY Will Spice Girls fans hear what they really, really want? The 1990s girl group announced Thursday that they'll get back together for 11 shows to take place around the globe during December and January. "Imagine you got divorced and you've got back together with your ex-husband," explained Gerri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell, who was the first to quit the group in 1998. The band broke up in 2001. But are fans still eager to "zigazig ha" half a decade later?

"There are many groups who we thought would never get back together, who have tried it with varying degrees of success," says Rolling Stone executive editor Joe Levy. A return could help all the Girls. "I think it's safe to say that none of them have gotten the attention or continued fame they seem to feel they deserve," Levy adds. USA TODAY gets the lowdown on the Girls. AP Sporty Personal file Scary Spice Melanie Brown, 32, made headlines over the weekend as her rep confirmed to People.com that DNA test results received last week proved actor Eddie Murphy is the father of Brown's daughter, Angel Iris, who was born April 3. Murphy, who had expressed doubt that he is the baby's daddy, submitted blood samples for a DNA test on June 11. Brown also has an 8-year-old daughter, Phoenix Chi, with ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar. Personal file Ginger Spice Geri Halliwell, 34, was the first to leave the group in 1998. In 2005, she moved to Los Angeles to work on various projects. Soon after, she announced her pregnancy.

After returning to London, Halliwell gave birth on May 14, 2006, to daughter Bluebell Madonna, whose father is reported to be Halliwell's ex, drummer and screenwriter Sasha Gervasi. The other four Spice Girls were invited to Bluebell's christening in April, and Halliwell asked all to be the girl's godmothers. Only Brown, who had just given birth, did not attend. Personal file Victoria Beckham, 33, whose maiden name is Adams, will always be Posh Spice to fans. She is now famous as the wife of British soccer star David Beckham. The Beckhams, also known as Posh and Becks, began dating in 1997. Their first son, Brooklyn, was born in March 1999, and David and Victoria wed in July of that year. They have two younger sons, Romeo, 4, and Cruz, 2. The Beckhams have recently purchased a home in California, where David is a new member of the Los Angeles Galaxy professional soccer team. Personal file Baby Spice Emma Bunton's first baby is due this summer.

Bunton, 31, and the baby's father, Jade Jones, a former member of the boy band Damage, have been together for eight years. Personal file Sporty Spice Melanie Chisholm, 33, has been dating Thomas Starr, whom she met five years ago in Barbados. Professional file Albums: 2 Autobiography: Catch a Fire, 2002 Other projects: Cast as Mimi in Broadway version of Rent and had several roles in small movies. Professional file Albums: 3 Autobiographies: If Only, 1999 and Geri: Just for the Record, 2002 Other projects: Two yoga DVDs, judge on British TV series Popstars: The Rivals, a few film roles and a just-announced six-book deal with Macmillian Children's Books to write a series of children's stories.

Professional file Albums: 1 Autobiography: Learning to Fly, 2001 Other projects: Fashion label dVb style, a 2006 beauty guidebook, That Extra Half an Inch: Hairs, Heels and Everything In Between, an hour-long NBC special entitled Victoria Beckham: Coming to America set to air July 16. Professional file Albums: 3 Autobiography: None Other projects: Small roles in two Bollywood films, appeared as herself in two TV shows, competed on the British reality show Strictly Come Dancing (the U.K. version of Dancing with the Stars), where she finished third, commercials for the British supermarket chain Tesco, and Prego commercials shown in the U.S. Professional file Albums: 4 Autobiography: None Other projects: On June 6, Chisholm performed live in the U.K. for the first time in two years at London's Mean Fiddler. Reunion hint Brown and Posh Spice Victoria Beckham were photographed at the Saddle Ranch on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood a few weeks ago. Reunion hint Halliwell and Baby Spice Emma Bunton were photographed in Britain together last month leaving the home of a Spice Girls record producer.

Reunion hint On June 5, Beckham told reporters at an awards ceremony that laying down her vocals for two new Spice Girls tracks "freaked" her out because she hadn't sung in so long. Reunion hint Bunton was photographed recently leaving a hotel after a meeting with Beckham and Halliwell. Reunion hint Chisholm told The Sun on June 8 that she would be up for a reunion. Then, on June 15, she told radio station BBC London 94.9 that "for the first time ever, there is some truth in the rumors." She added, "It could happen." Expert opinion "I think they could really help themselves by going with one set of names now," Rolling Stone's Levy says. "I can't remember everybody's names. Mel B has like three or four names; I need her to narrow it down just to the one name: be Melanie or Scary." Expert opinion "I think she has plans to record some new tracks for a greatest-hits album," Levy says. "Don't you actually need hits to do that?" Expert opinion "Posh is the most successful and yet not content to stay in the center of her success, the United Kingdom.

She's desperately attempting to be some sort of celebrity icon in the United States," Levy says. "That's not going well, but (she) has managed to keep her name and face out there." Expert opinion "We all want to see how she grew up," Levy says. "She needs a new name; time for her to become Young Adult Spice. I think enough years have passed." Expert opinion

Question: Many of us know of 'Mel C' or Sporty Spice. What's her real name?
Answer: Melanie Chisholm